EQUINE HE2014. BSc (Hons) in Equine Management FdSc in Equine Management

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1 EQUINE HE2014 BSc (Hons) in Equine Management FdSc in Equine Management

2 Equine Enniskillen Campus currently provides the widest range of equine programmes in Ireland. Courses have been developed which meet the needs of the industry and students alike, producing graduates with the capability to succeed in a wide range of careers. Through the courses, the College aims to help develop a competitive equine industry and aspires to give students an insight into many different equine related careers. INDUSTRY INSIGHTS The equine industry is an international business with many job opportunities, enabling students to experience life and work around the world. CAFRE Qualified Career profile: Jenny Richardson After graduating, I spent a number of years as manager at the Burn Equestrian Centre in Belfast. I have recently been appointed as Manager of Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre, Glaslough, Co Monaghan. This equestrian business has an equestrian tourism focus in addition to catering for regular riding school clients and liveries. I am enjoying the challenge of working in a new area of the equine industry. The combination of applied practical, science and business modules studied whilst at CAFRE has helped me in my jobs in the equestrian industry in Ireland

3 EQUINE CAREER PROSPECTS Enniskillen Campus has built up an extensive database of contacts, which helps students find work placements to broaden their experience and sense of perspective. The following are some of the typical careers available to equine graduates. Technical sales representatives Equine Due to the changes and developments within the equine market there are a number of companies supplying materials and equipment to the industry. These can vary from feed merchants and equipment retailers, to bloodstock sales companies and businesses selling alternative therapies. Sales representatives must have a thorough knowledge of their products and the ability to establish a positive rapport with customers. Equine lecturers Racehorse trainers The racing industry requires highly skilled people to work as racehorse trainers. Successful racehorse trainers require well developed business management and people skills as well as excellent horsemanship. Riding instructors A teaching vocation within the equine industry will offer a challenging career and a high level of job satisfaction. Riding instructors need to be enthusiastic, confident, patient and articulate with a sense of humour and good communication skills. Service industries A variety of industries within the service sector such as insurance brokers and the tourism industry employ people with equine related backgrounds to provide a service to their clients. Administration Opportunities also exist with governing bodies such as Weatherbys, the Jockey Club and Show Jumping Associations. There are other posts within industry involved in handicapping, marketing and development. Competition and stud grooms Grooms should be in excellent health, physically fit, hard working, skilled and motivated. Some grooms also ride and compete in their chosen industry. Progression to head groom or travelling groom usually comes with experience. Riders There are a number of jobs worldwide for lightweight, experienced work riders. Talented, dedicated riders can progress in their area of expertise to become competition riders or jockeys. Students enter the equine industry at different levels depending on their qualifications and experience. The skills and knowledge gained through Enniskillen Campus courses are also relevant to careers outside the equine industry. There is a number of equine related education and training job opportunities for graduates. Equine lecturers require good technical knowledge, the ability to transfer specialist expertise and good communication skills. Equine business owners/ managers To successfully manage an equine business, people require technical and practical competencies and the ability to make sound business decisions in a changing environment. Technical advisers Technical advisers help equine owners to identify and deal with problems and also assist and advise on business development. Advisers need sound technical and business management knowledge, as well as the ability to assess the impact of new information and technology. They also require an innovative outlook and good communication skills

4 Equine OUR EQUINE FACILITIES Equine courses offered at Enniskillen Campus incorporate a strong practical dimension and the philosophy of learning by doing is applied throughout all programmes. Specialist Amenities Hands-on experience The campus was founded in 1967 and has provided over 45 years of high quality education and training with equine courses being offered since the early 1990s. The combination of excellent equestrian, teaching and residential facilities at the campus enables students to develop their practical and academic competencies in a pleasant environment. The students receive excellent support from members of the local equine industry. The campus has been redeveloped to provide an impressive range of indoor and outdoor facilities. There are stabling facilities for student livery horses, a horse walker, an indoor arena and a number of outdoor arenas. LEARN BY DOING Get CAFRE Qualified The College racing enterprise, sited on the Enniskillen Campus rural estate, gives students invaluable experience in handling and riding racehorses in training. A specialist breeding unit, enables students to gain experience in managing a yard and participate in the events within the equine stud calendar. The equitation unit provides first class facilities for training the horse and rider. Students also have the opportunity to contribute to the management of the Equine Units at Enniskillen Campus. This helps students to develop management and organisational skills including maintaining detailed physical and financial records. The Units also provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the daily care and handling of brood mares, horses and youngstock. Currently there is a range of brood mares in the breeding unit including Flat and National Hunt Thoroughbred mares and Sport Horse mares. Students are involved in a range of activities including preparation for foaling, monitoring mares around foaling, stallion selection and preparation of the Thoroughbred foals for the sales. In addition to completing their formal academic studies, students participate in a wide range of activities throughout the academic year, which complement formal course work. These activities include the Campus Racing and Riding Clubs

5 BSc (Hons) Fact file BSc (Hons) in Equine Management The Honours Degree in Equine Management, validated by the University of Ulster, aims to produce motivated graduates who can understand and apply modern scientific and management principles in an ever-changing equine industry. These students will be equipped to carry out a range of practical and managerial activities in equine and non-equine enterprises. Progression opportunities and career destinations Students may have the opportunity to progress onto relevant postgraduate studies or research. A range of opportunities exist for graduates in the island of Ireland and abroad in the equine industry and related services including equine enterprise management, technical advisory duties, marketing, sales, tourism and lecturing. Equine graduates have also used their qualification to enter other professions. Bursaries How to apply: UCAS course code: D322 Course duration: Full-time: 3 years Course location: Enniskillen Campus Course Manager: Jane Elliott Telephone: jane.elliott@dardni.gov.uk Course content Year 1 - Anatomy and physiology - Breeding and stud management - Equine industry awareness - Horse management - Horse management practice - Introduction to business management - Introduction to the principles of horse management - Principles of nutrition - Equitation - The horse racing industry Year 2 - Animal health - Applied nutrition - Enterprise management - Event management - Grassland and forage management - Behaviour and rehabilitation - Young stock production - Equitation/Instruction/Thoroughbred industry Year 3 - Applied equine veterinary technology - Advanced enterprise management - Business development and management - Contemporary issues - Equine project Entry requirements Students should normally have 240 UCAS tariff points at A2 Level which must include a science subject and GCSE English at Grade C or equivalent. For other qualifications, please refer to the table on page 35 or consult the UCAS website ucas_tariff/tarifftables Applicants will be invited to a counselling interview where they will have the opportunity to discuss their career aspirations and module choices. Bursaries of up to 1000 are available to students studying on Higher Education courses at CAFRE (see page 31). Students will be eligible to apply for bursaries when they are registered on the course. Craig Rountree I am enjoying my time at CAFRE and I like the balance between the academic and the practical material on the course. I am undertaking an Honours project which I am finding interesting and challenging this module brings together a lot of the study skills which have been developed at the College. Whilst at CAFRE I have had the opportunity to go on a number of visits to equestrian businesses, stud farms and sales which has been beneficial. I have also taken the opportunity to sit some of my British Horse Society Exams. When I graduate I hope to go home to the farm business to pursue my agricultural and my equine interests. I would like to further develop the sport horse breeding and young horse production enterprises on the farm. this course is validated by: 58 59

6 Foundation Degree (FdSc) Fact file How to apply: UCAS course code: D422 Course duration: Full-time: 2 years Course location: Enniskillen Campus Course Manager: Jane Elliott Telephone: jane.elliott@dardni.gov.uk this course is validated by: Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Equine Management The Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Equine Management, validated by the University of Ulster, is unique within the island of Ireland. The course which has been developed in consultation with the equine industry to meet their needs, aims to produce motivated graduates with practical and managerial skills and the ability to make sound judgements in all aspects of managing an equine enterprise. Course content Students undertake core subjects and select optional subjects depending on their specialisation. Year 1 - Anatomy and physiology - Breeding and stud practices - Equine facilities management - Equine industry awareness - Horse management practice - Introduction to biological science - Introduction to business management - Equitation - The horse racing industry Year 2 - Animal health - Applied investigative project - Principles of horse management - Work placement - Behaviour and rehabilitation - Improving business opportunities - Young stock production/equitation and training techniques Entry requirements Students should normally have 100 UCAS tariff points at A2 Level plus three GCSE subjects at Grade C including English or equivalent. For other qualifications, please refer to the table on page 35 or consult the UCAS website ucas_tariff/tarifftables Applicants will be invited to a counselling interview where they will have the opportunity to discuss their career aspirations and module choices. Course overview Students have the opportunity, through an emphasis on learning by doing, to acquire a wide range of practical equine skills, develop an understanding of the principles of good husbandry practices and gain valuable work experience within the industry. Progression opportunities and career destinations Students may have the opportunity to progress onto the second year of the BSc (Hons) in Equine Management or onto postgraduate studies. Career options include equine business owners/managers, technical advisers, sales representatives and a range of jobs in the service and related industries. Bursaries Bursaries of up to 1000 are available to students studying on Higher Education courses at CAFRE (see page 31). Students will be eligible to apply for bursaries when they are registered on the course. Kim Williams I have returned to full-time study having worked for a short time after leaving school. Whilst working I undertook a couple of modules on the part-time Equine Distance Learning programme. This made me realise that I wanted to pursue the full-time programme in Equine Management. I have settled in to life at the Campus really well and am enjoying the course. I have good accommodation on Campus which is really convenient to the classroom and to the Breeding, Equitation and Racing yards. I have made new friends from all over Ireland and am really looking forward to going on work placement next year